Radio Streams
SA Radio
24/7 Radio Stream
VCY America
24/7 Radio Stream

CODE #

My Favorite Things
Home
NewsroomALL
Events | Notices | Blogs
Newest Audio | Video | Clips
Broadcasters
Church Finder
Webcast LIVE NOW!
Sermons by Bible
Sermons by Category
Sermons by Topic
Sermons by Speaker
Sermons by Language
Sermons by Date
Staff Picks
CommentsALL -21 sec
Top Sermons
Online Bible
Hymnal
Daily Reading
Our Services
Broadcaster Dashboard
Members Only - Legacy

Rev. Joel Pankratz | Burlington, North Carolina
Contact Info | Edit
•  Email  |  Web
https://salempresbyterianchurch.com/
PHONE
336-584-3009
ADDRESS
Salem Presbyterian Church 2383 Burch Bridge Rd. Burlington, NC 27217
Podcast + Codes
SERMONS EMBED | Info
Mobile Apps | Info
•  ROKU TV
•  Apple TV
•  Chromecast
Enjoy sermons from this broadcaster
on a variety of mobile devices.
MyChurch: salempc | Set
MyChurch Code#: 20655
Our Blog
Older
Newer
Blog
Post+
Search
  
Filter By

Presbyterians and Homosexual Clergy
TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2011
Posted by: Salem Presbyterian Church | more..
10,220+ views | 750+ clicks

Dear Reader,

You have probably heard of the recent decision of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. (PCUSA) to allow presbyteries to ordain practicing homosexuals as officers in their church.

This decision should come as no surprise as the PCUSA has denied the inspiration, infallibility and sole authority of the Word of God for more than 70 years (you may read of this in the Presybterian Guardian for the 1930's availible on the OPC's website; as well as in Redeeming the Time for Summer 2010- www.rttpublications.org - especially page 13ff.). They teach that no interpretation of any Scripture is 'once for all' but every text has to be constantly re-interpreted according to the changing cultures around the Church. Thus for them the Bible may say exactly what it does not say! It becomes putty in the hands of men to fashion it to meet their "needs." Peter described this use of Scripture as "wrest[ing]" them "unto their own destruction." (2 Pet.3:16)

Presbyterians historically, that is those who have believed in an inspired, infallible, authoritative Bible, have denied the offices of minister, ruling elder and deacon as well as membership in the local church to any practicing homosexual. They have considered it an abomination and an unnatural lust and practice as the Bible does (Lev. 18:22; Rom. 1:24, 26-27).

Notice what Presbyterians have believed confessionally since 1648: Larger Catechism, "Q 139. What are the sins forbidden in the seventh commandment? A. The sins forbidden in the seventh commandment ...are...sodomy..."

By God's grace many Bible-believing Presbyterian denominations have maintained this doctrine even at the present day. Our own (ERPC) statement runs thus:

"We affirm that the Scriptures teach that homosexuality is a sin and an abomination before God. We also affirm the teaching of Scripture that homosexuals who come to repentance and faith in Christ by the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit receive God’s forgiveness, and that they will also be empowered by the Holy Spirit to walk in newness of life and to obey God’s command to forsake the lusts of the flesh. (Lev. 18:22; Rom. 1:27; Heb. 7:25; Gal. 5:16-25) We are united in the belief that marriage , according to Holy Scripture, is a union between a man and a woman. We are further united in the belief that same-sex civil unions and all other forms of homosexual marriage are contrary to the Scripture; that they are not to be performed or recognized in the churches of the ERPC; and that ordained office-bearers of the ERPC are prohibited from being involved in, perfoming, or sanctioning them."

May the Lord give grace to all Bible believing Presbyterians to uphold the Scriptures on this issue and give those still in bodies like the PCUSA the grace to leave and have no fellowhip with unbelief.

In Christ' s grace,

Pastor Joel Pankratz

Category:  Church

post new | clone this | rss feed | blog top »
Text feature this blog entry
Our Blog
Older
Newer
Top


Lethbridge, Alberta
Trinity Reformed Church

Play! | More

Rev. Dennis Lee
The Goodness of a Dinner of..

Proverbs 15
Midweek Service
Kalamazoo Protestant Reformed
Play! | RSS


Build-A-Vault


Sponsor:
New Book by John MacArthur

"The War on Childr­en: Prov­id­ing Refuge for Your Children in a Host­ile World"
https://www.amazon.com/war-..

Sponsor:
MacArthur Old Testament Commentaries

New series from John Mac­Arth­ur. Jon­ah/N­ahum and Zech­ar­iah now avail­able.
https://www.amazon.com/jona..

SPONSOR | 2,800+

SPONSOR | 1,700+




Gospel of John
Cities | Local | Personal

MOBILE
iPhone + iPad
ChurchOne App
Watch
Android
ChurchOne App
Wear
Chromecast TV
Apple TV
Android TV
ROKU TV
Amazon Fire TV
Amazon Echo
HELP
Knowledgebase
Broadcasters
Listeners
Q&A

TECH TALKS
All Tech Talks
Uploading Sermons
Webcasting
Embed Editor
SERVICES
Dashboard | Info
Cross Publish
Audio | Video | Stats
Sermon Player | Video
Church Finder | Info
Mobile & Apps
Webcast | Multicast
Solo Sites
Internationalization
Podcasting
Listen Line
Events | Notices
Transcription
Business Cards
QR Codes
Online Donations
24x7 Radio Stream
INTEGRATION
Embed Codes
Twitter
Facebook
Logos | e-Sword | BLB
API v2.0

BATCH
Upload via RSS
Upload via FTP
Upload via Dropbox

SUPPORT
Advertising | Local Ads
Support Us
Stories
ABOUT US
The largest and most trusted library of audio sermons from conservative churches and ministries worldwide.

Our Services | Articles of Faith
Broadcast With Us
Earn SA COINS!
Privacy Policy

THE VAULT VLOG
Build-A-Vault
Copyright © 2024 SermonAudio.